Sagar Parikrama Program Phase VII starts from Madakkara, Kerala

Sagar Parikrama Program: Sagar Parikrama is a government initiative that aims to protect and promote the interests of fishermen and other stakeholders across the country. Sagar Parikrama Program is also important for UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation).

Sagar Parikrama Phase VII in News

The ongoing Sagar Parikrama Phase VII is being observed by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Fisheries Development Board, Department of Fisheries (Government of Kerala), Government of Puducherry (Union Territory), Government of Lakshadweep (Union Territory), Indian Coast Guard, and representatives of fishermen.

Sagar Parikrama Phase VII Details

Sagar Parikrama Phase VII started from Madakkara, Kerala and will be proceeding towards coastal regions are like Pallikkara, Bekal, Kanhangadu, Kasaragode, Mahe (Puducherry), Beypore, Chaliyam, Kozhikode, Mattancherry (Kochi), Nattika (Thrissur), Ernakulam, Kvaratti Island, Bangaram, Agatti Island (Lakshadweep).

• Numerous recipients have shared their first-hand experiences and emphasized various issues such as replenishing brackish water and insurance-related matters.
• They also praised the noteworthy impact brought about by the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) schemes in the lives of fishermen and the fishing community.
• Additionally, the team has engaged with PMMSY beneficiaries in Kanhangadu, urging them to actively utilize the benefits provided by schemes like PMMSY and KCC for fish farming and related activities.
• Volunteers have been called upon to assist in raising awareness about PMMSY and KCC, enabling beneficiaries to avail themselves of these schemes effectively.

Sagar Parikrama Phase III

Phase III program of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ is being organized by the department of fisheries in the state of Maharashtra and a tentative plan has been proposed by the state officials.

• Shri Parshottam Rupala launched the Marathi version of the “Sagar Parikrama Song”.

• Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organizing the “Sagar Parikrama” program on the occasion of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava.

Phases of Sagar Parikarma Yatra

The primary objective is to directly interact with these individuals, listening to their concerns, suggestions, and feedback in order to enhance and uplift the fisheries sector for the welfare of fishers and other stakeholders.

• The inaugural phase of “Sagar Parikrama” commenced on 5th March 2022 from Mandvi, Gujarat.
• To date, the program has successfully covered the coastal regions of Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka in its five phases along the west coast.
• The upcoming sixth phase of Sagar Parikrama will focus on exploring the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, including significant locations such as Kodiyaghat, Port Blair, Panighat Fish landing center, VK Pur Fish Lending Center, Hutbay, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island.

What is Sagar Parikrama Program?

Sagar Parikrama is an initiative that aims to resolve the issues of the fishers and other stakeholders and facilitate their economic upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India such as ‘Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana’ (PMMSY).

• As a mark of gratitude to our seas, Sagar Parikrama Program is saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and fishers.
• Objective: Sagar Parikrama aims to focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for food security of nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and protection of marine ecosystems.
• Organization of the Program: Sagar Parikrama program is proposed to be celebrated in all coastal states/UTs.
  • Sagar Parikrama Program is to be celebrated through a pre-decided sea route down right from Gujarat, Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
  • Sagar Parikrama Program is to have an interaction program with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in these locations and districts.
• Significance:
  • Sagar Parikrama Program is being celebrated as a part of the 75th “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava” in order to know the problems of Coastal Fisherfolk.
  • Under Sagar Parikrama, an evolutionary journey is envisaged in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholder’s as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
• Parent Ministry and Other Stakeholders: Sagar Parikrama is to be celebrated by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and National Fisheries Development Board along with-
  • Department of Fisheries, Government of Gujarat,
  • Indian Coast Guard,
  • Fishery Survey of India,
  • Gujarat Maritime Board and
  • fishermen representatives

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Key Objectives of the Sagar Parikrama Program

‘Sagar Parikrama’ aims to-

• Facilitate interaction with fishermen, coastal communities and stakeholders so as to disseminate information of various fisheries related schemes and programs being implemented by the Government,
• Demonstrating solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholder’s as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
• Promote responsible fisheries with focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for food security of nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities, and
• Protection of marine ecosystems.

Sagar Parikrama Program Events

• During the event, certificates /sanctions related to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha scheme, KCC & State Scheme shall be awarded to the progressive fishermen, especially coastal fishermen, fishers and fish farmers, young fishery entrepreneurs etc.
• Literature on PMMSY scheme, State schemes, FIDF, KCC, etc. shall be popularized through print media, electronic media, videos, digital campaigns through jingles to popularize among fishers for wide publicity of schemes.

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